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SV53 CHY

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CHY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,122 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,431 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

overheating

Fail 9 Apr 2014 80,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

overheating

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,735 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel buckled

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,478 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,797 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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SV53 CHY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 CHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV53 CHY registered?

SV53 CHY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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